The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre[4] (often known simply as Nelum Pokuna Theatre; previously the National Performing Arts Theatre, prior to naming at the opening ceremony) is a performing arts centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theatre opened on 15 December 2011.[5]
Design and features
Detail of the facade

The architecture of the building is inspired by the 12th-century Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) in Polonnaruwa.[1] Built by King Parakramabahu the Great, Polonnaruwa's Nelum Pokuna is shaped as a stylised eight-petalled lotus flower.[4]

The total estimated cost of the project is LKR 3080 million.[6] Government of the People's Republic of.... Read more...